Favorite Clam Recipes
Whether in a dip, chowder, or crispy cake, clams are a favorite New England seafood that can be enjoyed in various ways. Here are some of our favorite clam recipes.
By Yankee Magazine|May 15 2018|
Steamers with broth and hot butter.
Credit: Aimee SeaveyClams are well known as the delicious main ingredient in a classic New England seafood dish: clam chowder. But that chowder certainly doesn’t come in just one form; instead, it ranges from a creamy dairy base to a red tomato base to even a clear broth. It all depends on your preference and, sometimes, where you are in New England. Clams aren’t good for just chowder, though — far from it! Other tasty options include crispy fried clam cakes, hearty stuffed clams, and simple steamed clams. Read on for some of our favorite clam recipes from the Yankee archives (including three variations on chowder).
FAVORITE CLAM RECIPES
Classic New England Clam Chowder
If salt pork, potatoes, and onions define traditional New England clam chowder, then this one is a classic (save for the use of bacon instead of salt pork).
Credit: Kristin Teig
Crispy Homemade Clam Cakes
We love this recipe because it turns out terrifically crispy clam cakes that are fluffy but not greasy.
Credit: Amy Traverso
New England Steamed Clams
One of the region’s best dishes is steamed clams, made all the more desirable here by a butter and broth combination.
Credit: Aimee Seavey
Clear Broth Clam Chowder
The rich broth of this Rhode Island clam chowder is loaded with potatoes, bacon, and either cherrystones or quahogs.
Credit: Kristin Teig
New England Clam Dip
This easy clam dip recipe tastes so much fresher than any prepackaged version you can pick up at the grocery store.
Credit: Aimee Seavey
Clam Chowder with Spicy Sausage
This recipe for Manhattan clam chowder with spicy sausage is the perfect antidote to a chilly day — and a reminder that New Englanders are sticklers for quality chowder, regardless of the style.
Credit: Kristin Teig
Stuffed Clams
Also known as “stuffies,” these stuffed clams flavored with onion, celery, and green pepper are a signature Rhode Island dish.
Credit: Aimee Tucker
Which clam recipes are your favorite?
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My father used to marinate raw steamers if we had too many. I couldn’t eat raw clams, but I loved those. I suspect that, after shucking them, he would just throw them into some white vinegar.